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Sahan Tourist House

Polonnaruwa

Situated within 200 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 600 metres of Deepa Uyana, Sahan Tourist House features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

R
Rydlewska
From
Poland
It was amazing. The host was superb, helpful and nice. Place is brand new and very clean. House is in perfect location close to restaurants and shops andl near the archeological site. You can rent bicycles on site what makes the sightseeing much more easier. I highly recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$17.10
1 night, 2 adults

Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Boasting garden views, Geethani Tourist Home Polonnaruwa features accommodation with patio, around 200 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower.

l
lucas
From
France
Lovely host. Delicious dinner and breakfast. You can rent bikes directly here. I recommended this place if you want to go to the ruins 👌
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
Price from
US$21.82
1 night, 2 adults

Lake Cabin

Polonnaruwa

Located in Polonnaruwa, 2.5 km from Gal Viharaya and 2.9 km from Polonnaruwa Vatadage, Lake Cabin offers air conditioning. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi....

H
HOE YAN
From
Singapore
This place deserves more than 5 stars. The location is THE BEST you could ever imagine. Right at the edge of a national park with view onto a lake you see lots of macaques and langurs, birds, mongooses and with a bit of luck elephants roaming around, sometimes they come very close and are just 2 few meters away. No worries there is security fence as you know it from national park areas inbetween. The cabins, very exclusively as there are only 2 available, are perfectly equipped, spotless clean, airtight - so no bugs will bother you as long as you exercise common sense to keep doors closed and come with very good working air-conditioning. You have a nice cozy seating area/porch attached to watch the animals while you are enjoying meals or ice-cold drinks. Bringing your binoculars to view animals further away is recommended. Sanka is THE BEST host you could ever imagine, very warm welcoming and always smiling, and very attentive. He is always available, happy to serve you his delicious food and ice-cold drinks to your room, everything for very reasonable prices. He helps to arrange safaris for you, provides amazing advise on sightseeing, loves to exchange experiences with his guests. He is such a lovely person, himself still very excited about the wildlife, it was hard to leave this place. Ensure to reserve ahead as this place has only 2 cabins and is of course very popular. Thank you, Sanka for the best time we had on Sri Lanka
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$24
1 night, 2 adults

Man Guest Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Located within 200 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Man Guest Polonnaruwa offers accommodation with seating area.

W
Warren
From
Australia
Friendly owner operator. Clean. Cooked us a meal. Ordered beer in for me. Just very friendly people It is basic but you know that going in. But worth the stay.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 650 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Risenlak Holiday Resort

Polonnaruwa

Set within 1.2 km of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.7 km of Deepa Uyana in Polonnaruwa, Risenlak Holiday Resort offers accommodation with seating area.

P
Petra
From
Germany
Clean and comfortable new room with very good air condition. Nice staff with always helpful. Delicious breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

Sanctuary Cove Guest House

Polonnaruwa

Featuring a patio with garden views, a garden and a shared lounge, Sanctuary Cove Guest House can be found in Polonnaruwa, close to Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 1.2 km from Deepa Uyana.

R
Roy
From
South Korea
Friendly owners, English speaking, delicious food, close to the lake, we had a great time here
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 90 reviews
Price from
US$18
1 night, 2 adults

Radha Tourist Home

Polonnaruwa

Set within 200 metres of Polonnaruwa Clock Tower and 600 metres of Deepa Uyana, Radha Tourist Home offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Polonnaruwa.

J
John
From
United Kingdom
Exceptional hosts and delicious home cooking. Helped to organise our stay, visiting Polonnaruwa and Medirgiriya archaeological sites and a canoe ride across the nearby lake. Did not expect to see an elephant feeding itself water plants. Canoe trip finished watching the sun go down. Without the help of our hosts we would probably only have experienced Polonnaruwa
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 394 reviews
Price from
US$21
1 night, 2 adults

Thisara Guest House

Polonnaruwa

Thisara Guest House is located in Polonnaruwa and offers rooms with free Wi-Fi. Featuring an outdoor garden with seating, the guesthouse also has a restaurant and 24-hour front desk.

F
Friedemann
From
Germany
Our host was amazing and helped us with everything. The food was super, and we've got way more than we could eat. The hotel is located right around the corner of the sacred city, and we rented bikes to explore it easily.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Price from
US$20
1 night, 2 adults

The Lavish Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa

Located just 300 metres from Polonnaruwa Clock Tower, The Lavish Polonnaruwa features accommodation in Polonnaruwa with access to a garden, a terrace, as well as full-day security.

S
Sadeepa
From
Sri Lanka
I had a really great time on this place. Room is very clean and very new. Food is very delicious and breakfast is super. Staff are very friendly and always helpful. Definitely I recommend this place.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$11
1 night, 2 adults

Sunshine Guest House

Polonnaruwa

Set in Polonnaruwa and only 400 metres from Deepa Uyana, Sunshine Guest House offers accommodation with lake views, free WiFi and free private parking.

E
Elisa
From
France
Amazing owners, big room, nice mattress, good location - quiet-.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 55 reviews
Price from
US$9.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.

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Avg. price/night: US$17
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 66 reviews
Great location very close to ancient city ticket office. Great host family - attentive and gave local advice. Appreciated the air con which worked super well. Awesome breakfast - of our best so far.
Guest review by
John
Group
Avg. price/night: US$21.82
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 280 reviews
great hosts who helped us with cycle hire for the ancient city and onward transport. The property is tucked away from the main road so is quiet but close to the ancient city entrance. Very reasonably priced for what you get.
Guest review by
Rachel
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$13
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 446 reviews
The guest house is a great location, just down the road from the ancient city and I rented a bike to go and explore it. Food was amazing from the host, some of the best I had in Sri Lanka. I would definitely recommend a stay. Especially as a solo traveller it was a nice break for two nights.
Guest review by
Rebecca
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$30
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Great host. Great location.
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D
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 154 reviews
Very cute, family run guest house close to the ruins. Lovely hosts, quiet, terrific breakfast (and dinner with much-needed beer upon request). Highly recommended.
Guest review by
Mark
Solo traveller